Our Menu

All our dishes are 100% vegan. All are gluten-free or can be ordered gluten-free unless otherwise specified. The few dishes on our menu that are gluten-free or contain allergens are prepared in a separate kitchen to avoid cross-contamination. Let the server know if you have any specific dietary restriction.

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Appetizers

Served with cilantro and sweet & sour tamarind sauces

Samosas (2 pieces) | $6

Filled with Peas and Potatoes.

  • Traditional (with gluten)
  • Baked Organic Whole Wheat (with gluten)
  • Gluten-Free ($6.75)
Dalvada (3 pieces) | $6

Mashed Lentil patties spiced with Onion, Garlic, Ginger and Green Chili.

Aloo Tikki (3 pieces) | $6

Peas and Potato Patties.

Mirch Pakora (3 pieces) | $6

Chickpea dipped Banana Paper stuffed with Potatoes and Tamarind.

Potato Vada | $6

Mashed Potato seasoned with Cilantro, Green Chili and Lemon, dipped in Chickpea flour.

Vegetable Cutlets (3 pieces) | $6

Mixed Vegetables and Potatoes.

Mixed Basket (9 pieces) | $13

Assorted mix of Samosas (gluten-free available), Aloo Tikki, Vegetable Cutlet, Mirch Pakora, Dalvada, Potato Vada.

Soups

A tasty, comforting immune system boost

Yellow Lentil | $9

Made with Ginger, Garlic, Cumin, Tomato and Onion. Served with Basmati Rice or Naan.

Rice & Grains

Hearty and satisfying

Organic Brown Rice | $8

Seasoned with Cumin, Clove, Bay Leaves, Turmeric, Cinnamon and Sea Salt. Garnished with Raisins. Great source of fiber!

White Rice Biryani | $11

Seasoned with Cumin, Clove, Bay Leaves, Turmeric, Cinnamon and Sea Salt. Mixed with stir-fried Broccoli, Cauliflower, Carrots, Tomatoes.

Quinoa | $10

With Sea Salt and Clove, garnished with Peas and Carrots. Source of protein and healthy rice substitute.

Organic Brown Rice Biryani | $13

Seasoned with Cumin, Clove, Bay Leaves, Turmeric, Cinnamon and Sea Salt. Mixed with stir-fried Broccoli, Cauliflower, Carrots and Tomatoes. Great source of fiber! 

Quinoa Biryani | $13

With Sea Salt, mixed with stir-fried Broccoli, Cauliflower, Carrots and Tomatoes. Source of protein and healthy rice substitute. 

White Rice | $5

Basmati Rice, seasoned with Clove, Bay Leaves, Cinnamon and Sea Salt. Topped with Peas and Carrots.

Saffron Rice | $12

Basmati Rice, seasoned with Clove, Bay Leaves, Cinnamon and Sea Salt. Saffron contains many cancer-fighting nutrients.

Lite Dishes

South Indian Specialties

Dosa | $8

A thin golden crepe, served with Sambar and Coconut Chutney.

Medu Vada | $7

Lentil Donut Fritters served with Sambar and Chutney. Source of protein.

Masala Dosa | $10

A thin golden crepe stuffed with spiced Potato and Onion, served with Sambar and Coconut Chutney. Sambar contains protein.

Idli | $7

Oil-free, steam-cooked cakes served with Sambar and Chutney. Source of protein.

Uttapam | $10

Lentil and Rice Pancake, served with Sambar and Coconut Chutney. Topped with combination of your choice of fresh garden vegetables: Cilantro, Onion, Bell Pepper, Carrot, Tomato, Green Peas, Thai Chili Pepper. Source of protein.

Entrees

With Basmati Rice (substitute: Organic Brown Rice, Quinoa for $2 extra)

Chana Masala | $13

Sun-dried Chickpeas seasoned with Cumin and Fresh Onion, sauteed and topped with Tomato Gravy. A high-protein dish.

Baingan Bharta | $13

Clay oven fresh roasted Eggplant, sauteed with Onion, Green Peas, Tomato, Ginger and Garlic, perfectly blended with assorted Indian spices. A very popular dish.

Palak Paneer | $13

Fresh Organic Spinach and pan-seared vegan Cheese, seasoned with Cumin, Onion, Cinnamon, Cardamom, and Garam Masala spices. High in Iron.

Organic Tofu Tikka Masala | $13

Sauteed Smoked Vegan Cheese, Bell Pepper and Diced Onion, topped with stir-fried Organic Tofu. Bell Peppers are a good source of vitamin C and B6, and good for your hair and skin. 

Dal Bunzara | $13

Fresh Moong Lentils, sautéed in Olive Oil with Cumin, Fresh Green Tomato and Onion. A popular Mom’s homemade Indian dish. Great source of protein and antioxidants.

Aloo Gobi | $13

Fresh Cauliflower and Potato, sautéed in Olive Oil and Indian spices. Topped with a savory Tomato Gravy. High in antioxidants.

Bhindi Masala | $13

Fresh Okra, blended with Onion and Tomato, seasoned with Indian spices. A great source of fiber and rich in minerals. A highly recommended vegetable dish.

Palak Dal | $13

An exotic blend of Yellow Lentils and Fresh Organic Spinach, seasoned with Ginger and Garlic. High in Protein and Iron.

Malai Kofta | $13

A Sweet Potato and Green Vegetable dumpling, topped with a delicious Cashew Gravy, garnished with Cardamom, Almond and Cashew. Most popular Arya Bhavan dish.

Dal Makani | $13

Black Lentils, pan cooked with Tomato, Ginger and Garlic. Good source of protein.

Pau Bhaji | $13

Cauliflower, Eggplant, Potato, Onion, Garlic and Tomato. Garnished with Lemon, Onion and Cilantro.

Breads

All made vegan

Tandoori Roti | $5

Whole Wheat clay-oven baked round flat-bread. (with gluten)

Naan | $5

Unbleached clay-oven baked flat-bread topped with cilantro. Flavor choices: Plain, Garlic, Onion, or Coconut Butter. (with gluten)

Gluten-Free Bread | $6

Desserts

Naturally sweetened, with no refined sugars

vegan gluten-free mango cake
Tiramisu | $10

Our newest addition, already a fan favorite! Four-layer tiramisu cake: vegan, gluten-free, sugar-free…absolutely delicious and with an Indian twist, of course!

Raw Organic Cake | $8

Options: Vegan Cheese Cake, Mango, or Strawberry. No processed ingredients, naturally sweetened with no added sugar. 

Chocolate Truffles | $6

Cacao and Coconut balls naturally sweetened with Dates, with a secret Indian twist! Raw Dish. Cacao keeps the heart healthy!

Lemon Bar | $8

Zesty, creamy dessert bar; naturally sweetened, with no added sugar. Raw Dish.

Coconut Macaroons | $6

Coconut and Almond balls naturally sweetened with Dates, with a secret Indian twist! Raw Dish.

vegan gluten-free chocolate truffles
sugar-free vegan lemon bar dessert, gluten-free | Arya Bhavan Chicago dish

Drinks

Alcoholic & non-alcoholic options

immunity drink detox drink
*NEW* Immunity Drink (Hot) | $5

Powerful detoxifying, anti-inflammatory drink containing 8 different Ayurvedic spices plus lemon, fresh mint and a dash of honey.

Mango Lassi | $7

Indian vegan yogurt drink.

Hot Tea | $3

Masala Ginger Chai tea with choice of Almond or Soy Milk.

Young Coconut Water | $5
Bottled Water | $2
Indian Lager Beers
  • Flying Horse (22 oz. bottle) | $10
  • Taj Mahal (22 oz. bottle) | $10
  • Maharaja (11 oz. bottle) | $7
Wine
  • House Red (glass/bottle) | $7 / $25
  • House White (glass/bottle) | $7 / $25

BYOB Ok. $3/person corkage fee

Chef Kirti’s Ayurvedic Spice Mixes

Available for purchase at the restaurant

Masala Tea Mix | $10

Indian spice mix to make Arya Bhavan’s Masala Ginger tea (makes about 35 cups)

Immunity Ayurvedic Mix | $10

Mix containing 8 Ayurvedic spices with strong detoxifying, anti-inflammatory and anti-cancer properties. Used to make Arya Bhavan’s Immunity Drink (hot). Comes with recipe to make the drink (makes 35-40 cups).

Indian All Spice Mix | $10

Sprinkle it on salads, fruit, vegetables, lentils, beans, hummus, vegan burgers, soups, and smoothies for added flavor! (5 oz. ca.)

Sambar Masala Mix | $10

Spice mix for Sambar soups (5 oz. ca.)

Chana Malasa Mix | $10

Spice mix for the Chana Masala dish (5 oz. ca.)

Pau Bhaji Mix | $10

Spice mix for Arya Bhavan’s Pau Bhaji dish (5 oz. ca.)

Immunity Booster drink spice mix

Dine In Hours

Mon & Wed-Fri: 5:00 - 9:00pm

TUE: CLOSED

Sat-Sun: 12:00 - 9:00pm

25% gratuity added to bills for parties of 4 people or more

Please call ahead to reserve a table: 773.274.5800

NO BUFFET AVAILABLE AT THIS TIME

 

Delivery & Takeout Hours

Mon & Wed-Fri: 5:00 - 9:00pm

Tue: CLOSED

Sat-Sun: 12:00 - 9:00pm

DELIVERY AREA
North: Evanston & Skokie ($35 min. for Skokie)
West: Cicero Avenue ($20 min.)
South: Armitage Avenue ($20 min.)
East: Lake Michigan ($20 min.)

Established in 1998, Arya Bhavan is one of the top vegan and gluten-free restaurants in Chicago, also offering a growing selection of raw dishes.

Our menu has been designed for health-conscious Chicagoans who want to enjoy authentic Indian and fusion cuisine without having to sacrifice the desire (and need) for healthy vegan, gluten-free, and raw food.

Our dishes are made with healthy ingredients and feature a careful balance of necessary nutrients for mind/body wellness.

 

CONTACTS

2508 West Devon Avenue

Chicago, IL 60659

773.274.5800

aryabhavan@aol.com